Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an innovative and successful method of treating a variety of painful conditions. With the aid of this therapy pathological changes to tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, muscles and bones can be eliminated. The method is particularly popular in the USA for getting rid of cellulites.

In shock wave therapy the diseased tissue is bombarded with high-, combined with low-energy ballistic radial shock waves. This stimulates metabolism and improves blood circulation to the area of treatment, which in turn facilitates self-healing without additional drug administration.